Fasolakia (Φασολάκια) |griechische grüne Fisolen/Bohnen in Tomatensauce| Meze| Mezedakia (vegan)

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while still adding flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is often more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and can be made from scraps.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a milder flavor, while paprika adds color.

Heat the olive oil in a pan.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.

Add the green beans and stir.

Season with oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Add the canned tomatoes and stir well.

Simmer until the beans are tender.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

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